I'm not a moderator but I saw your post and wanted to respond. Is there another contest you might want to enter? There are 20 in all this year and I bet you will find one you like!

I, myself, only enter a contest once I've finished the project because I know I will get upset if I don't complete it. But that's just me. I don't think it would bother most people.

Right now there is a Pattern Stash contest running until the end of April. That might be a good one to join. I wonder if it might work for you?

I think of myself as a timid sewer, so I understand the comment, "I'm a total chicken." And I'm definitely a procrastinator. But I do know, with lots of encouragement and practice, I'm getting less scared and also I don't procrastinate as much (with sewing,at least--I think I'm just kind of built to procrastinate).

Good luck with your sewing! I hope you are able to jump right in and take a chance.

I had a plan - and even made 3 partial muslins - for the fitted blouse contest. Nope, no go. But that was closer than the mini-wardrobe last year. I had 3 different plans (all of which included fabric and patterns I already owned), and I still don't have a single piece from any of them, lol. But I did make a couple blouses from 2 of the fabrics for the OPML contest.

I also don't enter the contest until my "object" for it is completed. (I say object because I have entered bags and a pillow as well as garments.) But I participate in the thread - mostly because I can learn from it.

Yes, I will be entering more contests - but I will PLAN my projects so I will finish on time. I really like the contests and reviews, puts a realistic deadline. Setting goals, meeting deadlines equals beautiful fitted clothes.

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